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Familiar Face Returns as New CEO for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland (HFHN) is pleased to announce that Cathy Borowec has accepted the position of Chief Executive
Northumberland County Secures Contract and Finalizes Sale of the MRF
Northumberland County is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) to extend
Record Year for 12th Annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZG2TegzbEs It was a record year for the 12th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive in Port Hope. With well over
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg’s Christmas Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A81uFBcqx64 St. Peter’s Anglican Church came alive with the sound of Christmas Music on Sunday, December 17, 2023. It was the
VIDEO – Transport Takes Out Guardrail West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeOp7b1uAM One lane of Highway 401 was shut down for several hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023 as crews removed
Video – Family of Five Left Homeless After Fire Ravages Their Home Just Days Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs8QHZnGVo A family of five is homeless after fire enveloped the home just 10 days before Christmas. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
Cobourg Man’s Online Petition and Letter Raise Concerns Regarding Northumberland Counties Purchase of Former Retirement Home
A Cobourg man has sent a letter to members of Northumberland County Council concerning the recent purchase of a
Town of Cobourg Draft 2024 Budget Available for Review
Council to meet again on January 9th to review the budget in full detail The Town of Cobourg would like
Automated Appointment Reminders Now Being Piloted at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is trialing a new automated messaging service that will support appointment reminders in the hospital’s
Video – Update – Local Northumberland Politicians Incensed by Hateful Comments of One Woman During Pro Palestine Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWvtp9__3g A clip from an interview with a pro Palestine supporter in front of Victoria Hall on Sunday, December 10,
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Northumberland County Seeking Volunteers to Support Winter Warming Room
Northumberland County will open its overnight Winter Warming Room tonight, November 2, for people in need. As this service
Ontario Supports Grand Reopening of Wesleyville Church and Schoolhouse Upgrades
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants totalling $176,900 support church restoration and historic schoolhouse improvements in Wesleyville Village MPP David Piccini joined
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Neighbour Alerts Homeowner to Fire on D’Arcy Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_JXsjsXzg A quick-thinking neighbour who noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof of a Cobourg home helped alert the
REZ GAS Wins the 2026 Carol Bolt Award
Rez Gas by Genevieve Adam and Cale Crowe, developed through Capitol Theatre’s Creators’ Unit, has won the prestigious Carol
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Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Photo Gallery – Fleming College Paramedic Students Gain Hands-On Experience During Vehicle Extrication Training in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk3eu1rtDZQ Twenty-five students from Sir Sandford Fleming College’s Paramedic Program got a hands-on lesson in what it takes to work
Video – Photo Gallery – Members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Military Conduct Search and Rescue Training Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyQaabBL_4 What an incredible sight on the waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg. On Monday, October 26, 2026, members of
Video – Lucas Cleveland Re-Elected Cobourg Mayor as Adam Bureau Wins Deputy Mayor Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-wxTsae1g Cleveland secures second term with 4,524 votes as voters elect three new councillors and send a message to town
Video – Photo Gallery – World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn Delights Legion Members in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrU4Dzkgv8 ‘The Grinder’ shares stories from a legendary career, performs trick shots and reflects on a lifetime in snooker A world
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday